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The first half of 2021 has been wild for all Texans; we had two winter storms, almost the entire month of May pouring rain, and even warnings of a heat wave as we take our first steps into summer! If all these climate changes have been affecting our daily life, Can you imagine all the changes your front and backyard has had to go through? Think about how much your garden had to put up with?

Did you know that many research scientists propose that plants could posses enough intelligence to recognize when they’re being nurtured or neglected, when they are treated with care, and when their environment suddenly changes?

At Planet Landscape LLC we are dedicated not only to make your home look beautiful from the outside by making our best efforts to design your garden and put the hard work into our labor, but we care for the environment you live in and we aim to bring you the best quality job for your lawn and garden, making it easier for you and your plants to adapt to the sudden climate changes this year has brought to us.

If you are looking for assistance in caring for your space, we are here to serve our community, and would be pleased to offer you our services!

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Managing St. Augustinegrass Runners

st. augustinegrass runners

If you live in Bellville, Texas, then you know St. Augustinegrass! And… You have likely seen those pesky looking runners that look like weeds. Let not your heart be troubled, this is the sign of a growing lawn.

Although this may be a bit unsightly, this is not a huge problem and may in fact be a blessing.

If your lawn has dead patches or bald patches, these runners, called stolons, can help your lawn heal. Stolons can grow into the bald area and begin to build up the lawn in that area.

If your lawn is otherwise healthy, then you may want to just get rid of these unsightly things. Here is what Randy Lemmon, of the Garden Line in Houston had to say about the runners:

The commenter asked Randy Lemmon if anything could be done about the stolons other than yanking them up off the ground. The GardenMan’s cure was helpful.

First: Step on the rooted end of the stolon and yank till it breaks.

Second: To cure the problem, use core aeration!

Third: Treat with a soil amendment such as expanded shale, compost, gypsum, or Azomite.

There is a good chance that you will find these around your Bellville, Texas property. No need to worry. In the case that you are curious for a second opinion or see something else that you’d like ask about, reach out an ask for a Plant Landscape visit! We are happy to help!

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Bellville Landscape Resource: Linseisen’s

If you live in Bellville, Texas, there is a pretty good chance that “Linseisen’s” is a household name… even if you struggle to pronounce it! Linseisen’s is synonomous in Bellville with words like bait, feed, fertilizer, and more, for a small town shop, Linseisen’s delivers, and locals know it.

What we at Plant Landscape love about Linseisen’s is that it is a great local source for much of the landscaping needs of our clients. So, whether they are stopping in to shop for themselves, or they have asked us to assist them, Linseisen’s is usually the place to go!

Another great thing about using Linseisen’s, along with Planet Landscape, as your local Bellville landscaping sources, is that you are actively supporting small, local businesses that are passionate about their local community! And go one step further and you will find that Planet Landscape and Linseisen’s both use and carry Nelson Plant and Lawn Food, another local Bellville institution, but this one has national reach!

Linseisen’s logo from their website

Check out Linseisen’s website learn more about how this local institution got its start in Austin County way back in 1974 and has been helping feed plants, lawns, cattle and puppies every single year since!

And, if you would Planet Landscape to help you with your next local Austin County landscaping project, call us today!

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Lawn Care Tips – Spring

Homeowners are always working hard to keep their lawn looking healthy and green.  In Bellville, Texas, most properties have St. Augusting grass. here is a quick breakdown on how to make it look best!

Guidelines put out by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System can be found at:

Maintaining St. Augusting Grass

This is a brief run down of the spring time tips you should follow:

  • Set the mower height to 2.5-3 inches
  • Do not bag the grass clippings (mulch the grass)
    • They provide nutrients as they decompose and feed the lawn
    • This will save you time bagging the clippings!!
  • Begin fertilizing 3 weeks after the lawn turns green
    • Use a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer
    • The bag will say something like: 15-5-10, 21-7-14, etc…
  • Water to a depth of 6 inches every 5-10 days
    • Check watering depth with a screwdriver
    • Windy and sunny days will require more frequent watering
    • The lawn will tell you when it is thirst again as it begins to turn a dull bluish color (weird right?!?)
  • The best weed control is a healthy lawn
  • Only apply herbicides when weeds are present and the grass is healthy
  • St. Augustine grass is very sensitive to some herbicides
  • Routinely check for chinch bugs and white grubs and treat as needed

If you’d like help making your lawn look it’s best, call us today!

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